Seeing War Through a Teenager's Eyes - How director Simon Beale translated Michael Morpurgo's novel 'Private Peaceful' to the stage
How director Simon Reade translated Michael Morpurgo's novel Private Peaceful to the stage---You know from the outset that the titular character of Private Peaceful dies at the end. But discovering how the 17-year-old World War I soldier came to be awaiting execution is a compelling journey. "Tonight, more than any other night of my life, I want to feel alive!" says Thomas "Tommo" Peaceful before launching into his h…